| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $185.64 | 5.324% | $195.5235 | $195.52 | $195.50 | $195.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.59 | 12.502% | $195.2922 | $195.29 | $195.30 | $195.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.40 | 7.730% | $167.4124 | $167.41 | $167.40 | $167.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.62 | 8.345% | $111.1836 | $111.18 | $111.20 | $111.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $206.57 | 7.831% | $222.7465 | $222.75 | $222.75 | $222.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.29 | 8.838% | $129.8329 | $129.83 | $129.85 | $129.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $87.49 | 13.155% | $98.9993 | $99.00 | $99.00 | $99.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,030.60 | $1,120.9904 | $1,120.98 | $1,121.00 | $1,120.90 | |